Underline words only: Press Ctrl + Shift + W to underline the selected text but not underline the spaces between words.Ĭenter: Press Ctrl + E to center the line of text where the insertion point is located. Underline: Press Ctrl + U to underline the selected text. Italics: Press Ctrl + I to italics the selected text. Paste the contents of the clipboard: Press Ctrl + V to paste the contents of the clipboard at the insertion point.īold: Press Ctrl + B to bold the selected text.
Want these shortcuts and more? Download a handout of Microsoft Word shortcuts to select text in a document.Cut the current selection: Make a selection and then press Ctrl + X to cut it out of the document and place it in the clipboard.Ĭopy the current selection: Make a selection and then press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard. Keyboard shortcuts that are impressive and useful! Try + + or + + to select and move the current paragraph (or table row). To make changes to an entire document or file, press + A to Select All.